Salary: MT Support Grade 6. Points 7-12 (Actual £10,964.69 - £11,901.98)

Hours of work: 18 Hours Per Week/ 40 Weeks Per Year (TT+2) to be worked over 3-4 days inclusive of a Friday.

We have an exciting opportunity to join the Initial Teacher Training (ITT) team at The Cambridge Partnership as a Programme Administrator. Your role will be to support the Director and Senior Administrator in the administration of all the programmes run by The Partnership.

Based at Swavesey Village College, you will provide an efficient administration service and work with partner schools and The Director. Covering all areas of administration for the programme inclusive of applicant processing, reporting and other lifecycle administration.

The Opportunity

·         To be responsible for arranging and verifying identification for DBS applications for fee-paying trainees.

·         To convert requests into bids via the DfE systems for TCP, associated Lead Partners. Ratifying requests for bids from lead schools confirming our acceptance as Provider and ensure that any changes or amendments are approved. 

·         To ensure entry profiles, course offer codes and abbreviations are up to date for each training cycle.

·         Provide an office administration service including ordering stationary.

·         Attend induction days, presentation ceremonies, termly meetings and assist with the organisation of these days.

The ideal candidate

·         Will be able to communicate effectively through use of telephone, written, email or face to face

·         Previous experience of working in an administrative role

·         Good knowledge of MS Office Package including word processing and excel

·         High personal standards in terms of attendance, punctuality and organising workload.

·         Willingness to undergo further training and development.

 Employee Benefits:

Meridian Trust offers a wealth of fantastic benefits for teaching and support staff which are highlighted below but are not limited to -

·         Apprenticeship and CPD opportunities which allow you to gain specialist knowledge in a role you are passionate about developing in

·         Opportunity to jump start your career in teaching through our dedicated Initial Teacher Training Team (ITT)

·         Support for mental health and wellbeing through our Employee Assistance Programme and other resources

·         Cycle to work scheme

·         Defined benefit local government or Teacher’s pension scheme

·         Healthcare benefits including free eye test vouchers and flu vaccinations

·         Free on-site parking

·         Discounts on a wide range of benefits from everyday essentials to holidays        

To explore our full range of benefits, please visit https://www.meridiantrust.co.uk/jobs-and-training/benefits/.

About The Cambridge Partnership

Centred in Cambridgeshire we have developed strong partnerships with schools across the region including Norfolk, Suffolk, Bedfordshire, Essex, Leicestershire, Northamptonshire, Warwickshire and Hertfordshire.

TCP & TPP offers all main routes and all main subjects to ensure that the teachers of tomorrow have the best possible chance of developing the transferable skills necessary for the wide variety of school contexts in the East of England and beyond.

Meridian Trust is a successful multi-academy trust founded on its commitment to people and communities. 

Our proven approach over more than a decade has elevated us to a respected and admired academy trust, a national leader in education and a source of great pride to the communities we serve.  The Trust currently operates 30 schools across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire and has forged strong links within all these communities. We are committed to high quality professional development and career opportunities for all staff.  To find out more about the Trust, please visit: www.meridiantrust.co.uk 

For more information about the role please download the Applicant Information Pack below. 

Closing date for applications is: 6^th January 2025 

Interview to take place on: 13^th January 2025

The Trust is committed to diversity and inclusion and equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. 

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced check with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), as well as online searches.